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School: Tang (roll number 8037)

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Tang, Co. Westmeath
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T. Ó Caisil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0746, Page 528

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  1. Local Marriage Customs

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    The marriages in this district generally take place in the month of February,before Ash Wednesday,and in November before Advent. The month of May is thought to be unlucky.
    “If you marry in May
    You’ll rua the Day.
    A marriage on,-
    Monday for wealth
    Tuesday for health.
    Wednesday the best day of all
    Thursday for losses,
    Friday for crosses
    Saturday the worst day of all.
    The marriages in this district generally take place on Wednesday.
    Matches are made locally both now and in the past. Long ago when matches were been made the suitor brought a confidential friend with him. The friend generally carried a bottle of whiskey to the house of the parents of his intended wife. Long ago men and women went round as match makers.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. marriage (~4,283)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Conlon
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13
    Informant
    Michael Conlon
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    73
    Address
    Rathmore, Co. Longford